Since the McNasby building was severely damaged by Hurricane Isabel in 2003, the Museum’s Board of Directors, staff and dedicated volunteers have worked to raise funds to restore the building to create the Bay Experience Center — an interactive facility like no other.
In the four years since the hurricane, Museum activities have continued and grown through sheer determination. The other campus building, the 650 square-foot Barge House, was restored after the hurricane through volunteer efforts and in-kind donations and is the Museum’s “one-room schoolhouse,” hosting meetings, lectures, concerts, and children’s activities.
This small museum is a gem. There is not only the story of oysters as an important economic influence, but the numerous hands on exhibits of the boats used to harvest them. They also have local art displayed. From their dock you will get a great view of Back Creek, the towers on Greenbury Point, and Chesapeake Bay. Unique place to have a picnic.